Timeline
13:00
Pick up a hot drink and a Turkish dessert from Sisorti Coffee & Bakery. It is open from 08:00 to 18:00, making it perfect for an early afternoon start. The quiet morning and early afternoon hours here are ideal for a relaxed order without the rush.
13:09
Walk 62 minutes north to the Royal Botanic Garden. Use the time to wander the grounds. The Rock Garden and the 165-metre herbaceous border are the highlights. It is a great place to sit and have a picnic or simply enjoy the expansive greenery away from the city centre noise.
14:30
End your walk back towards the anchor by stopping at Good Food. This deli is open until 17:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, so you can pick up some local provisions or a final snack before heading back to the cinema area.
Local tip
The Royal Botanic Garden is large. If you want to keep the walk manageable, focus on the central areas near the herbaceous border. The walk from the garden back to the Dominion Cinema area is long, so plan your return time carefully.
Check before you go
- Sisorti Coffee & Bakery closes at 18:00.
- Good Food closes at 17:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, or 17:00 on Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Good Food is open at 14:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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